Panchkula: To curb malaria and dengue during the monsoon season, the health department has issued notices to several households where mosquito larvae were detected during inspections.District malaria officer Dr Sonu Arora said a special campaign is under way in all high-risk areas of the district. Health workers are conducting door-to-door surveys, inspecting water containers and issuing notices wherever mosquito breeding is found.He said pamphlets on preventive measures are being distributed under IEC (Information, Education and Communication) activities, while residents are being educated about health safety. Dr Arora shared the campaign details with deputy commissioner Satpal Sharma during a review meeting Thursday.Emphasising the need for a coordinated approach, Sharma said public awareness and interdepartmental cooperation were crucial for effective control of malaria and dengue. He directed the public health department to ensure regular water supply, especially in Kalka, Pinjore and slum areas, and promptly repair leakages to reduce the need for water storage.The DC also instructed the municipal corporation Panchkula, municipal council Kalka and the panchayat department to carry out regular fogging in vulnerable areas, maintain cleanliness and take action wherever mosquito larvae are found. He ordered special inspections of scrap warehouses in Madhawala, Surajpur and Nanakpur.A joint committee comprising officials from the health department, PWD and town and country planning department has also been directed to conduct regular inspections of construction sites to prevent mosquito breeding.Sharma further ordered that dengue-awareness audio messages be played at health centres, public places and religious sites.Deputy Civil Surgeon Dr Kajal Kambhra said regular water supply in Kalka and Pinjore would reduce household water storage and help check mosquito breeding. She also flagged stagnant water at construction sites in the DLF area, stressing the need for regular spraying, fogging and inspections to prevent a rise in dengue cases.During the meeting, deputy civil surgeon Dr Kajal Kambhra noted that regular water supply in the Kalka and Pinjore areas would reduce the need for water storage, thereby helping to control the spread of mosquitoes. She pointed out that water stagnation at construction sites in the DLF area could lead to mosquito breeding, raising the risk of dengue cases in the vicinity; therefore, regular spraying, fogging, and inspections at these sites are essential.
